Answer to Prayer

Well as some of you know the past couple of weeks have brought a LOT of change.  Rolland was scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan on Jan. 08th.  Before deploying the soldiers have to go through days of admin prep; legal papers, finance, medical evaluations, etc.  Well a few days before Christmas we found out that due to some of Rolland's medical issues (nothing serious, just prescription availability issues) he is NONDEPLOYABLE!!!  It was a total shock as we were mentally and emotionally as ready as we could be, and our house was mostly packed up for our move back to Arizona.  I mean it was a relief, but a roller coaster!

After Christmas we found out (for sure, there were earlier talks...) that since he cannot deploy that they are Med. Boarding him out of the Army. Another shock!  We weren't planning on staying in forever, but we weren't ready to get out this soon either!  But we have an awesome support system and terrific families who are encouraging of us starting a BRAND NEW chapter.  As of now they say its going to take 6-8 months but honestly it could take much shorter or much longer.  So when the Army is done with us we will be heading back to ARIZONA, but this time all together as a family! Yay!!!

This is all wonderful news for MY family, but I don't want to forget all the families and friends I have made who are effected by this deployment.  So please continue to pray for our soldiers and their families!

Would You Stand Up?

One of my friends sent me this and it really moved me.  Please take a look, and realize the importance of this in light of a new school year starting and an election upon us.

We Are Officially in the Army: Our First PCS Move

Rolland got orders to report to Fort Drum New York. We both know that PCSing is part of army life, but this move is going to be really hard. We have had such an amazing time in Northern Virginia and we have some great friends. But God has a plan and He is soverign - so I am putting it out there, I will be happy at Fort Drum.

For those who aren't sure where this place is (I was one of them) its about 67 miles north of Syracuse, about 30 min. from the Canadian border. And yes, they do get a LOT of snow!! These are pictures

from a couple of years ago. They got 146 inches in 2 weeks! But, I keep telling myself, thats not average. Average is just 110 inches! I am from "Snowflake" afterall, I CAN DO THIS!! The unit is 10th Mountain Division and Rolly will be deplying to either Iraq or Afghanistan in the winter/spring. We knew our time was coming, but right now we are just concentrating on the move and being together!

Memorial Day 2008 - Remember Me

This video really moved me. While we are BBQ-ing, enjoying our long weekend, please take time to remember all of those men and women who have died for OUR freedom! Its easy to become detached to what's going on in the world when it doesn't directly effect us. And since Rolland'd job is funerals for the armed services, we have realized up close the great sacrifice it is to serve the US in the military. Please, take time to say a prayer for our service men and women and their families. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day!

Arlington National Cemetery Caisson

Yay! I found my hubby on YouTube!! Rolland is in the front on the right. This is in between funerals so you don't see the casket on back. But hopefully I can find actual video of a mission. Its hard because you are not allowed to film them. Hope you enjoy - I am so proud of him!!